YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School

Mission

“To provide out-of-school youth in Philadelphia with the broadest range of tools, supports and opportunities available to become self-sufficient, responsible and productive citizens in their community.”

12th Grade

Grades Served

Rolling

Application Deadline

Citywide

Enrollment Type

Academic Highlights

Language Arts
Our students have opportunities to express themselves through original writing assignments that build their writing competencies in authentic contexts. Some write memoirs and others write ethnographies about places that have shaped them.

Math
Our math classes focus on developing students’ mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills. All students practice working in groups to solve a Big Problem, a multi-step problem in which they work together with minimal teacher guidance to apply content they’ve learned.

Research (Science and Social Studies)

Our Science and Social Studies classes engage students with meaningful projects that help them develop their research competencies while tackling important social issues. For example, Science students have been exploring climate change, while Social Studies students have been exploring gentrification. In both classes, students use research methods to investigate these topics in depth.

Reports

Annual Charter Evaluation (ACE)Developed annually by the Charter Schools Office (CSO) for all Philadelphia brick-and-mortar charter schools (except those up for renewal), these reports provide information on three main areas of charter school performance: academic success, organizational compliance and viability, and financial health and sustainability.2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016

NoticesNotices of Deficiency are issued to schools regarding significant instances of non-compliance or poor performance that may affect student well-being or access. Notices of Deficiency clarify actions schools must take in order to resolve the deficiency.2016 Status: Resolved | 2017 Status: Resolved

Annual Independent Financial AuditsFinancial audits are produced annually by independent auditors for all charter schools in Pennsylvania. All charter schools are required to have an independent financial audit completed every year.2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014

School Performance Profile (SPP)Developed annually by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), these reports provide an overview of student academic performance in every Pennsylvania public school, including traditional District schools, charter schools, cyber charter schools, and career and technology centers. 2016-2017